title: Radiofrequency identification for inventory in neurointerventional practice.
abstract: Implementations of radiofrequency identification (RFID) systems within hospital settings are not unique or without controversy. To date, little consideration has been given to use of this technology in clinical interventional radiologic practice. The potential financial advantages coupled with benefits to quality and safety and increases in staff satisfaction are considerable. The authors outline these advantages by enabling readers to broadly consider the systemic perspective of implementing RFID technology with an associated vision toward downstream growth. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate the benefits of RFID technology integration in reducing cost and increasing quality assurance and the on-time delivery of services. Implementing RFID requires commitment from frontline technologist staff members to work collaboratively with management and external vendors. Ultimately, the authors believe this technology can positively influence patient care.
authors.affiliation: Imaging Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Ernest
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Byers
authors.forename: Max A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Sheridan
authors.forename: Nelson W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: Joshua A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D007445:Inventories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009462:Neurology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009485:Neuroradiography / Q000379:methods*; D011356:Product Labeling / Q000379:methods*; D057233:Radio Frequency Identification Device / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011846:Radio Waves; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D011871:Radiology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States